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I think the 8bitdo M30 might be a bit better but I've not tried the genesis one tbh. I have the M30 and it's great but I mostly just use the JoyCon for convenience.
joffocakes in r/StreetFighter
July 21, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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8bitdo M30
ollsss in r/SEGAGENESIS
July 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
17
8bitdo m30, nothing will survive the new generational controls might as well adapt to controllers that are consistent and remain
zedroj in r/Fighters
July 13, 2026 at 4:28 AM
16
I mostly use the 8bitdo m30 controller. Good latency, sega layout, and works well for a lot of arcade games. Less ideal for ps1 and snes. If you're looking for a number of options it is a great versatile addition.
sprinklesfactory in r/MiSTerFPGA
May 20, 2026 at 1:26 AM
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The 8bitdo m30 is my go-to shmup controller, when I’m not playing on my Saturn. Using any other d pad feels like hot garbage to me.
godset in r/shmups
July 5, 2026 at 12:34 PM
10
There are thousands of clone consoles and finding this specific one will be a burden. The game appears to be the NES version of Baseball. What I'd recommend doing is either buying a Genesis Mini and modding it with Hakchi to run NES roms, or emulating via a PC or a laptop while using a Genesis style
...brolyblast in r/retrogaming
July 18, 2026 at 12:36 AM
10
Your controller is very good already. If you want a different dpad that doesn't break the bank, try a DS4 for a cross shape or an 8bitdo M30 for Sega Genesis style. Leverless is "optimal", but unintuitive for some people (me included). Arcade Sticks are hella fun, but expensive.
Emotional_Cap4563 in r/Fighters
February 18, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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I think it is a great little device, and was a good purchase as new. Now for $120 criminally overpriced. All other options are far better value for money: buy the original plus an all-in cart for far less any low cost device, or old PC/laptop with an 8bitdo M30 controller for far less Anbernic RG Ar
...optimal_909 in r/SEGAGENESIS
May 20, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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I recommend grabbing an 8bitdo M30. It's basically a modern Saturn/Genesis 6 button controller that works on everything except Xbox and Playstation. Best dpad out there IMO.
mrturret in r/retrogaming
October 21, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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As with any IR gamepad, they really only work if you have a clear line of sight between the receiver and the controllers themselves. Personally I find them an interesting curio but if I wanted to play wirelessly, I'd just grab and 8bitdo M30 and a bluetooth adapter (either 8bitdo's or a blue retro,
...Dextro_PT in r/SEGAGENESIS
August 22, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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